The ‘Clean’ Technology That’s Poisoning People
A New York Times investigation exposes how recycled lead used in U.S. car batteries is sourced from dangerously unregulated smelters in Nigeria, where lead poisoning is rampant among workers and nearby communities. Despite industry claims of sustainability, the supply chain relies on expl
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